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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.06, 305.48 and 152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.06, 305.48 and 152.94 is: 228.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.06 : 305.48 = 152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.06/305.48 = 152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.06x = 305.48 × 152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.06x = 46,720.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,720.11/204.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.95

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